verb
enjoy
ehn-JOY
verb
1
To take pleasure or satisfaction in something.
"She really enjoys hiking on the weekends."
"We enjoyed the concert far more than we expected to."
2
To have the benefit or use of something.
"The house enjoys a beautiful view of the valley."
How to Use Enjoy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo get pleasure from something, or to benefit from having it.
Common pairings
enjoy yourself
enjoy the moment
enjoy good health
Word Forms
enjoyed past tense, enjoys singular
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Etymology
From Old French enjoier, "to give joy," from en- + joy.